The trade union merger process in Europe: defensive adjustment or strategic reform?
2006
37
6
November
630-651
trade union merger ; trade union role ; trade union membership
Trade unionism
English
Bibliogr.
"In most Member States of the European Union, trade unionists are reforming trade union structures through engagement in the merger process. This article charts the scale of the merger process since 2000 and identifies the key features of the unions that result from it. The article assesses the outcome of the merger process by reference to aspects of trade union purpose. While much of the merger process is shown to be defensive, particular mergers are highlighted as comprising features that may assist in the renewal of trade union organisation."
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